http://www.leftlanenews.com/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara.htmlSuzuki unveils facelifted 2013 Grand Vitara in Japan Suzuki has just lifted the veil off of the facelifted 2013 Grand Vitara in its home country of Japan.
The biggest aesthetic changes are seen up front where the Grand Vitara (dubbed Escudo in Japan) gains new headlights, a revamped bumper and a more modern-looking grille. The upgrades put the aging SUV in tune with Suzuki’s current design language.
The redesign is more minor out back but there is one very noticeable difference: unlike the 2012 model, the 2013 Grand Vitara hides its spare wheel under the trunk floor, revealing a smooth tailgate that encompasses the license plate.
Suzuki will introduce a new range-topping trim level called X-Adventure that is aimed at Japanese customers who want a more premium-looking Grand Vitara. It includes a standard sunroof, 18-inch wheels and a more luxuriously-appointed interior.
The Japanese automaker did not release any technical details about the 2013 Grand Vitara but very little is expected to change. In the United States the venerable 2.4-liter four-cylinder will still be the only engine offered, available with either a manual or an automatic gearbox.
Although the vehicle pictured here is a Japanese-spec Escudo, Autoblog reports that the same treatment (minus the fender-mounted mirror) will be applied to the U.S.-spec Grand Vitara for the 2013 model year. Pricing information will be available closer to the SUV’s launch.
